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SNP MP Angus MacNeil MP has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons condemning the BBC Three documentary ‘Britain’s Really Disgusting Food: Fish’. They presented highly biased views of the fishing industry world-wide.
Mr. MacNeil commented: “This documentary never attempted to gain a variety of opinion of fishermen in the field or even mention the failed Common Fisheries Policy that is main cause of so many issues.
“This kind of journalism is only meant to scare us as opposed to presenting real answers to real problems.
“Here on the West-Coast of Scotland and, all over the country, hard working fishermen are braving the elements to bring us the best, sustainable fish in the world
“I hope that people continue to eat fish and that we all work to secure the future of this proud, historic, Scottish industry.
Mr MacNeil’s statement to the house stated: “That this House condemns the BBC for screening a programme titled Britain's Really Disgusting Food: Fish which presented a highly misleading and biased view of the fishing industry; believes it is totally irresponsible of the BBC to broadcast a programme telling people not to eat haddock, when it is healthy, nutritious food from well-managed stocks; recognises the reality is that fishermen, backed by the Scottish Government, have been leading European efforts to conserve North Sea and west coast fish stocks; and points out that the Scottish fleet has been at the forefront of pioneering conservation measures, from which there are positive results.”
Mr. MacNeil commented: “This documentary never attempted to gain a variety of opinion of fishermen in the field or even mention the failed Common Fisheries Policy that is main cause of so many issues.
“This kind of journalism is only meant to scare us as opposed to presenting real answers to real problems.
“Here on the West-Coast of Scotland and, all over the country, hard working fishermen are braving the elements to bring us the best, sustainable fish in the world
“I hope that people continue to eat fish and that we all work to secure the future of this proud, historic, Scottish industry.
Mr MacNeil’s statement to the house stated: “That this House condemns the BBC for screening a programme titled Britain's Really Disgusting Food: Fish which presented a highly misleading and biased view of the fishing industry; believes it is totally irresponsible of the BBC to broadcast a programme telling people not to eat haddock, when it is healthy, nutritious food from well-managed stocks; recognises the reality is that fishermen, backed by the Scottish Government, have been leading European efforts to conserve North Sea and west coast fish stocks; and points out that the Scottish fleet has been at the forefront of pioneering conservation measures, from which there are positive results.”
